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William Paterson University's Official Student-Run Newspaper

The Beacon

William Paterson University's Official Student-Run Newspaper

The Beacon

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AFT Union March on Campus

Evan Shiebler, Staff Writer November 20, 2019

On Nov. 20 at 12 p.m., a large gathering of American Federation of Teachers Union members held a march throughout the campus to protest in favor of fair contracts for William Paterson University staff....

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MEO Uses The Power Of Music To Help CUMAC Charity

Christopher Risco, Staff Writer November 20, 2019

The Music & Entertainment Organization held its fourth annual benefit concert on Nov. 14. The concert took place in the multi-purpose room located right across from the food court in the student...

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It’s time to talk about it, PERIOD.

Angela Donato, Staff Writer November 12, 2019

On Oct. 19, the first national Period Day and Rally were launched by PERIOD, a nonprofit focused on combating period poverty and stigma. PERIOD was founded by two 16-year-old high school students, Nadya...

WP Holds Workshop on Understanding and Overcoming Test Anxiety

WP Holds Workshop on Understanding and Overcoming Test Anxiety

Evan Shiebler, Staff Writer November 12, 2019
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Billie: The first women’s razor company to promote body hair

Priscilla Ziskin, Entertainment Editor November 12, 2019

A women’s razor company, known as Billie, is normalizing body hair. Billie is trying to change the perspective that body hair is non-sanitary on women while being standard on men.  In June 2018,...

William Paterson Holds Student Memorial

William Paterson Holds Student Memorial

Evan Shiebler, Staff Writer November 12, 2019

William Paterson faculty held a memorial and unveiling for 17 students and faculty who passed away in the David and Lorraine Cheng Library in the auditorium, Oct. 30 at 5 p.m. Students, faculty and...

WPU Dining Offers Meatless Meat

WPU Dining Offers Meatless Meat

Priscilla Ziskin, Entertainment Editor October 29, 2019

On Oct. 15, William Paterson University announced famous meatless brand "Impossible Meat" as an option in the dining hall. The IMPOSSIBLE Menu offered three items for lunch: Impossible meatballs and spaghetti,...

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Saul Flores, “Walk of Immigrants” Photojournalist, Opens Latinx Celebration

Olivia Biel, Features Editor October 29, 2019

Saul Flores (“Sah-ool"), the 29-year-old photojournalist who walked over 5,000 miles through 10 Latin American countries, spoke at William Paterson Oct. 22 about how his passion for serving the Latinx...

College of Humanities and Social Science’s Eighth Annual Conference “Contexts,” Features Six Scholarly Women of Color

College of Humanities and Social Science’s Eighth Annual Conference “Contexts,” Features Six Scholarly Women of Color

Christin Rodriguez, Staff Writer October 27, 2019

On Oct. 24, the College of Humanities and Social Sciences hosted their eighth annual “Contexts” conference named “My Ancestor’s Crimes Not Mine: Grappling with the Legacy of Privilege and Power...

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Sexual Violence: How To Prevent It on Campus

Julianne Kearns, Staff Writer October 15, 2019

On Thursday, Oct. 3, William Paterson held a panel addressing the topic of sexual violence, and provided information on its prevention.  Three panelists were invited to campus to share their expertise...

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A brief timeline of Trump’s impeachment process up to today

Priscilla Ziskin, Entertainment Editor October 15, 2019

Since his presidency began, Trump has faced hundreds of allegations, but no consequences. This last week, the pressure to impeach the president has strengthened from many sources.  Nancy Pelosi, Speaker...

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Barbara Poma opens LGBTQ celebrations at William Paterson University

Christin Rodriguez, Contributing Writer October 15, 2019

On June 12, 2016, 49 people were brutally murdered and 53 were severely injured after a terrorist attack at gay night club, Pulse, in Orlando, Florida. William Paterson students had the opportunity to...

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